Luke'sScreenName
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- Lakes Region, NH
- Tractor
- Kubota MX4800 with BH-90X hoe; Hustler FastTrack 48; B3300SU (sold); 1969 Case 680B CK (sold)
I need help from those of you with more knowledge than me. I can do simple wiring but bare with me as I am sure I will use incorrect terminology. I think there is a simple answer here...
I want to add a second warning light to my tractor (MX4800) that will light up when the parking brake is set. I have already done this once following another TBNers youtube video where I tapped into the circuit that activates the dash "parking brake" light. So that circuit powered the dash light and my additional LED light. The problem is the light he used (and I copied) is not bright enough for a cab-less tractor in the sun. I found a low amp LED strobe I want to replace it with. The problem is I need to alter the circuit.
The momentary switch that is depressed when the parking brake lever is set INTERUPTS the circuit when depressed. So setting the brake interrupts the circuit that was inhibiting the light being on all the time (I guess this is a safety feature?).
The problem is the original light I used was designed for motorcycles to flash when the alarm had been armed. It had THREE wires black (neg/ground), yellow, and red (I assume constant power and a "control?"). Someone can help me with the terminology but it must have and internal relay(?) that completes the circuit to power the light when the control(?) circuit is interrupted.
The light I want to install only has two wires (red and black). So I need something that I can control power to the new light by interrupting another circuit. I'm sure there is a name for this but I don't know it.
It is a 5amp circuit.
Help!
I want to add a second warning light to my tractor (MX4800) that will light up when the parking brake is set. I have already done this once following another TBNers youtube video where I tapped into the circuit that activates the dash "parking brake" light. So that circuit powered the dash light and my additional LED light. The problem is the light he used (and I copied) is not bright enough for a cab-less tractor in the sun. I found a low amp LED strobe I want to replace it with. The problem is I need to alter the circuit.
The momentary switch that is depressed when the parking brake lever is set INTERUPTS the circuit when depressed. So setting the brake interrupts the circuit that was inhibiting the light being on all the time (I guess this is a safety feature?).
The problem is the original light I used was designed for motorcycles to flash when the alarm had been armed. It had THREE wires black (neg/ground), yellow, and red (I assume constant power and a "control?"). Someone can help me with the terminology but it must have and internal relay(?) that completes the circuit to power the light when the control(?) circuit is interrupted.
The light I want to install only has two wires (red and black). So I need something that I can control power to the new light by interrupting another circuit. I'm sure there is a name for this but I don't know it.
It is a 5amp circuit.
Help!